9
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and
discard the paper filter and ground coffee.
The filter basket can be washed in warm,
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or
cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher.
Dry all parts after use.
Do not put any water in the unit
once the filter basket has been removed.
Wipe the area under the filter basket
with a damp cloth.
Remove the carafe from the heating plate.
Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe
and lid can be washed in warm, soapy water
and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a
dishwasher. The carafe and carafe lid should
be placed on the upper rack only.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
Never immerse base unit in water or other
liquids. To clean base, simply wipe with a
clean, damp cloth and dry before storing.
Fingerprints and other blemishes on the
housing can be washed off with soap and
water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution.
Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp cloth.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean the heating plate. Do not
dry the inside of the water reservoir with a
cloth, as lint may remain.
Maintenance
Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
Decalcification
Decalcification refers to the removal of
calcium deposits, which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
For best performance from your Cuisinart
Elite Collection™Coffeemaker, decalcify the
base unit from time to time. The frequency
depends upon the hardness of your tap
water and how often you use the
coffeemaker. The flashing Clean light will
indicate when you should clean your
coffeemaker.
NOTE: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker,
remember to remove the charcoal water
filter from the water filter holder located in
the water reservoir.
If the Clean light begins to flash when the
coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that
the calcium buildup is interfering with the
functioning of your coffeemaker and the
flavour of your coffee. To clean, fill the water
reservoir to capacity with a mixture of ⁄
white vinegar and ⁄water. Press the Clean
button. When the Clean light glows, turn the
coffeemaker on by pressing the Brew/Off
button. The Clean light will shine steadily.
The coffeemaker is now in CLEAN mode.
One cycle should be sufficient to adequately
clean the coffeemaker. When the cycle is
completed and five beeps sound, the
coffeemaker will shut off. Turn the
coffeemaker on to see if the Clean light
continues to flash. If it does, turn it off and
then repeat the cleaning procedure with a
fresh solution of vinegar and water.
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the
coffeemaker off and then run one cycle of
fresh cold water through the unit before
using the unit again to brew coffee.
Notes on the Clean Function
Pressing the Clean button cancels all other
settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press
it again to return the coffeemaker to all its
previous settings. Pressing Brew/Off will
also exit the CLEAN mode and turn the
coffeemaker off.
Brew Pause™Feature
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee from
the basket to let you pour that first cup mid-
brew. Because the flavour profile of coffee
brewed at the start of a cycle differs from that
brewed toward the end, be aware that using
this feature will weaken the flavour strength of
the finished pot.
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than 20
seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.
